World Federalist Movement – Canada
World Federalist Movement – Canada is a not-for-profit organisation that does research, education and advocacy on global governance, guided by the principles of democratic federalism. It is the Canadian member of the World Federalist Movement, has branches in Toronto, Montreal, Vancouver and Victoria, and co-publishes Mondial with Citizens for Global Solutions.
Adapted from wfmcanada.org.
Articles
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UN 80 Informal Plenary
May 2025
Member States warned that cost-driven reform could bring austerity, lost institutional knowledge and less support for vulnerable countries, and that unpaid contributions have created a liquidity crisis.
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Canada’s Federal Election: A Turning Point for Global Leadership?
May 2025
A prime minister who has run two central banks and served as a UN climate and finance envoy could give Canada fresh credibility on UN reform, a crimes against humanity treaty and an anti-corruption court, if his policies match his multilateral rhetoric.
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A New Global Governance Architecture For The UN
April 2025
A new UN Charter draft proposes structural changes to address global challenges. The initiative includes a Digital Systems Council and an Earth System Council to tackle climate and internet governance.
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Mondial Summer 2024 – Letter from the Editorial Board
September 2024
Mondial’s summer double issue puts writers from inside the Summit of the Future process on the page, then follows the law from the “spirit of The Hague” 125 years ago to today.
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Creating a Culture of Peace in Canadian Governance with a Department of Peace
September 2024
A government department devoted to peace, not war readiness, could prevent violence through mediation, peace education, post-conflict aid and cooperation with the UN. Canadian Peace Initiatives argues Canada should create one, and the 2024 Day of Peace is the moment.
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Reflections on International Justice Week: The Role of Global Courts in Promoting Peace and Justice
July 2024
Courts, not war: the Law Not War initiative uses the anniversary of the ICC’s founding to argue that the ICC and the ICJ offer a more lasting answer to conflict than force.
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Update on current ICJ cases | Law Not War
May 2024
The ICJ addresses multiple cases involving international law, including climate obligations and alleged breaches in Palestine. Public hearings and legal proceedings highlight ongoing global governance challenges.
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Law of the Sea Tribunal delivers decision on Climate Change case
May 2024
Complying with the Paris Agreement alone is not enough, say small island states and climate lawyers welcoming the ITLOS opinion, which also paves the way for climate cases at the Inter-American Court of Human Rights and the ICJ.
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Empowering Youth through Policy and Advocacy: WFM-Canada’s Youth Engagement Strategy
April 2024
WFM-Canada’s Youth Representative Nada Abdallah attends the Ventotene International Seminar. The event brings global leaders together to discuss federalism’s role in global peace and sustainability.
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Why I support the World Federalist Movement – Canada
February 2024
Working with other groups, Canadian world federalists helped win the landmines treaty, the International Criminal Court and the law of the sea, and now push for a UN Parliamentary Assembly. A national board member explains why that record deserves support.
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Mondial Featured Poem: What I Do In The War
December 2023
A poem reflects on loss and resilience amid conflict. The author offers solace through small acts of kindness and collective remembrance.
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Mondial Winter 2023: Remembering Canadian World Federalists
December 2023
Mary June Pettyfer, Canadian world federalist, died in 2023. Her life reflected commitment to global governance reform and addressing climate crisis.
